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What and Who Are Animal Wayshowers?

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Written by: Tammy Billups

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The term wayshower is being used with more and more frequency as humanity continues its evolutionary journey toward embracing and embodying higher levels of consciousness.

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What Animals Can Teach Us

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Written by: Andrew Harvey and Carolyn Baker, Ph.D.,

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Let us contemplate at least eight lessons animals can teach us, if we dare to open to them.

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Can Dogs Really See Colors?

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Written by: Nancy Dreschel

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Dogs definitely see the world differently than people do, but it’s a myth that their view is just black, white and grim shades of gray.

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How to Develop Symbolic Communication with Animals

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Written by: Erika Buenaflor, M.A., J.D.

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Developing symbolic communication systems with animals can be exciting and informative and help us to advance our spiritual growth and awareness.

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Canine Cognitive Dysfunction in Dogs

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Written by: Susan Hazel and Tracey Taylor

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Canine cognitive dysfunction, akin to dementia in humans, is often overlooked in senior dogs. With symptoms like disorientation, changes in behavior, and increased anxiety, recognizing these signs is crucial for prompt veterinary consultation. Recent studies highlight the potential role of exercise in mitigating risks associated with doggy dementia, emphasizing the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle for older pets.

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Why Being The Family Dog Can Be A Lonely and Stressful Job

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Written by: Michael Skov Jensen

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Many people think today's family dog is spoiled and has it all too good. However, they often suffer from loneliness and the unrealistic social expectations of owners.

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5 Attitudes to Support Good Communication with Animals

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Written by: Nancy Windheart

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In my many years of teaching animal communication, I have found that there are certain attitudes that support people in reclaiming their natural, inborn ability to communicate with all life.

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5 Attitudes to Support Good Communication with Animals (Video)

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Written by: Nancy Windheart

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In my many years of teaching animal communication, I have found that there are certain attitudes that support people in reclaiming their natural, inborn ability to communicate with all life.

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Introduction to Ancient Mesoamerican Animal Symbolism

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Written by: Erika Buenaflor, M.A., J.D.

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The people of ancient Mesoamerica largely understood the fauna around them to be related to and manifestations of the sacred and the cosmos.

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Why Do Animals’ Eyes Glow In The Dark?

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Written by: Braidee Foote, University of Tennessee

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Cats and many other animals, including most dogs, can reflect light from their eyes. That’s why cats’ eyes will usually shine brightly in photos taken in a dimly lit room or glow when illuminated in the dark by a flashlight or a car’s headlights.

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How Pets Build Trust Among People

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Written by: Megan K Mueller, Tufts University

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Research shows our pets can also strengthen our relationships and trust with other people. In addition, pets contribute positively to trust in our broader social communities.

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Do Animals Feel Empathy?

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Written by: Mariella Careaga

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From a dad hugging his daughter who lost a sports game to a husband trying to alleviate his wife’s distress by listening to her, humans have the capacity to adopt others’ points of view and relate to others’ emotions.

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How Common Household Noises Can Really Stress Your Dog

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Written by: Amy Quinton, UC Davis

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Dogs use body language much more than vocalizing and we need to be aware of that,,We feed them, house them, love them, and we have a caretaker obligation to respond better to their anxiety

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Gifts from Pets -- Through Life and Death

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Written by: Joyce Vissell

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Pets awaken our hearts in a way that nothing else can. Yes, human relationships are very important, but our pets can open our hearts in a quiet very sweet way that nothing else can.

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Gifts from Pets -- Through Life and Death (Video)

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Written by: Joyce Vissell

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Pets awaken our hearts in a way that nothing else can. Yes, human relationships are very important, but our pets can open our hearts in a quiet very sweet way that nothing else can.

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How to Communicate with Your Pet

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Written by: Richard Webster

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You can communicate with your pet verbally or by thinking about what you want. Your pet can read your thoughts whenever he or she wants to, but most of your thoughts are of no interest to anyone else, pets included.

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Tips To Help Your Dog Cope When Going Back To Work

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Written by: Duke University

Millions of people returning to the workplace means millions of dogs left home alone, some of them never having experienced their people being gone all day.

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Why your puppy gets you but a wolf pup won’t

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Written by: Robin Smith, Duke University

Why your puppy gets you but a wolf pup won’t

New research comparing dog puppies to human-reared wolf pups offers some clues to how dogs got so good at reading people.

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Cat DNA alters response to life-saving heart meds

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Written by: Amy Quinton-UC Davis

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A cat’s DNA alters how it responds to a life-saving medication used to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, researchers report.

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Flea Collar Chemicals Are Poisoning Kids and Pets

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Written by: Miriam Rotkin-Ellman and Tom Hucker

Flea Collar Chemicals Are Poisoning Kids and Pets

All of us want to keep our children and pets safe. So, what do we do when EPA allows the sale of products that jeopardize the health of our kids and pets across the country?

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Is Your Stress Affecting Your Pets and Those You Love?

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Written by: Sage Holloway

Is Your Stress Affecting Your Pets and Those You Love?

In treating stress-related disorders in animals that we share our lives with, we must first look honestly at ourselves. How is the stress that we are carrying affecting them? Animals who are closely knit with their human families experience extreme stress when their humans do.

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